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Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland, Florida provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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Compassionate Care
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, compassion, and support during difficult times, making the funeral planning process more manageable.
Professionalism
The staff demonstrated high levels of professionalism, guiding families through the arrangements with patience and attention to detail.
Facility Quality
The facilities were noted as clean, welcoming, and well-prepared for services, contributing to a peaceful environment for families.
Communication Issues
Some customers reported issues with communication, including follow-ups and responsiveness, which detracted from their overall experience.
Mixed Experiences
While many reviews were positive, a few customers shared negative experiences related to service errors and staff interactions, indicating inconsistency in service quality.
- CHClarence HamiltonOct 22, 20255.0My wife and I came down to Lakeland Funeral Home, to get everything ready for when we pass on. We met with Kirk and Jean. They were very professional and they guided us through the process. We had a lot of questions of what we needed, so when we passed on everything will be in order. Kirk designed a seat head stone for us. Let me tell you it looked great. Jean helped us through all of the paperwork. P.S. we all are going to pass on, soyou need to stopin and set down and talk to Jean and Kirk. You will not be disappointed. We like to thank you again for everything. Clarence & Connie.
- SMSandra MartelOct 14, 20255.0Lakeland Funeral Home were so professional, kind, and gentle through the whole process of our beloved father passing. They provided us with so much love & support during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Thank you Devanshae & Eboni and wonderful staff members / managers for providing us with care and being there for us during our most vulnerable moment in our lives. We cannot thank you enough for being there for our family and making sure our father was taken care of from the beginning until his final resting place. Our families thank you & we are eternally grateful for the services provided to each and everyone of us. We are so blessed to have you all. I personally recommend Lakeland Funeral Home and the entire team. Best Regards, Martel & Quiñones Families
- BWBob WilkinsonSep 23, 20255.0Lakeland funeral home has been nothing but professional and kind. They presented us with many options that we had not considered without trying to oversell us. We are very grateful for their professionalism and caring for our father.
- SHsolanki hirenAug 22, 20255.0We recently entrusted Lakeland Funeral Home with the arrangements for our loved one, and I cannot say enough about the exceptional care and professionalism we experienced throughout the entire process. From our first meeting, the staff was compassionate, attentive, and truly dedicated to making a difficult time as smooth as possible for our family. A special thank you to Shae, the funeral director, who guided us every step of the way. Shae was incredibly patient, answering all our questions and making sure every detail was handled with respect and sensitivity. She took the time to listen to our wishes and offered thoughtful suggestions that made the service personal and meaningful. The facilities were immaculate and welcoming, providing a peaceful environment for our family and friends to gather and remember. Every aspect—from the planning to the ceremony—was managed seamlessly, allowing us to focus on honoring our loved one’s memory. I am deeply grateful to Shae and the entire team at Lakeland Funeral Home for their kindness, professionalism, and support. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of compassionate care during such an important time.
- KSKen SwallowsAug 17, 20255.0Lakeland Funeral home helped me with all of my questions and needs with this trying time of loosing my wife. I highly recommend them for all of your needs when you loose a loved one. God Bless them all. Ken Swallows...
Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeland Funeral Home
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does Lakeland Funeral Home provide?
Lakeland Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran services, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services.
Is Lakeland Funeral Home open on federal holidays?
Yes, Lakeland Funeral Home is open 24 hours on Federal Holidays.
What are the operating hours of Lakeland Funeral Home?
Lakeland Funeral Home operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends.
How can I contact Lakeland Funeral Home?
You can contact Lakeland Funeral Home by phone at +1 863-686-2125 or by email at wecare@lakelandfuneralhome.com.
What payment options does Lakeland Funeral Home accept?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for payment.
What products can I purchase from Lakeland Funeral Home?
Lakeland Funeral Home offers caskets, urns, and flowers.
How soon will someone come if I call Lakeland Funeral Home?
If you request immediate assistance, a funeral director will come right away; otherwise, you can take your time with the deceased before they arrive.
What should I do after a death occurs?
Contact your clergy and the funeral home to coordinate funeral arrangements, gather necessary personal information for death certificates, notify family and friends, and consider memorial gift options.
What nearby places can I visit after attending services at Lakeland Funeral Home?
Nearby places include Lakeland Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens & Crematory, South Florida Baptist Association church, and Go Church, which offer spiritual support or memorial grounds for visitors.
Are there nearby community services or educational centers near Lakeland Funeral Home?
Yes, nearby are Branch Christian Academy, Education and Empowerment, and the Kimberlea Community Association, offering educational and community support services.